Investment Q&A

Q: I have BCE and RCI.B. I had thought of dropping Rogers and buying Telus, now Rogers is moving somewhat. Would you recommend I replace one of the two with Telus? Keep the two I have? or invest in all three as I am underweight Telcos?

Thank you for this and all your answers to others

Q: I have opened an RESP for my 5month old with 3K in it (2500 plus 500 from govt). I know its small the first year, but I don't want to add a Canadian ETF as they are too oil and gas and financial focused.

I would like to own some good Canadian growth names that will hopefully be worth a lot when she heads off to school in 18 years and would like to keep it small since it is a small account to start. My idea was the following 7: GUD, SHOP, SIS, T, TD, AQN, PBH. I would like your opinion on them. Would you do anything differently?

Once I own all of the Canadian stocks my plan is to add XAW for world diversification.

What do you think of this idea? Which stocks would you add to the account first? I was thinking of starting with either 3 of 1K each or 4 of 750 each. I pay 7 dollars to buy them which isn't too bad.

What order would you add in?

With only 3K per year in the account it would take 3 years to get the stocks and ETF. I could just add another 2500 to the account now so that I can buy more of it now and be instantly diversified. I would not receive the grant on it but would I still receive future grants?

Q: Hi
In my RRSP telecom sector I have Telus and BCE. This sector is currently only 4% of my portfolio. I'm wondering if it is a good time to top up one or both of these to increase this sector?

Thanks!

Q: Bank and railways have performed very well, as they have a high barrier to entry. Can you suggest any other companies that are price makers?

Q: Hi can you rate the above four companies in terms of long term growth potential, from best to worst. Safety should play a minor factor as well.

Thanks

Q: The Telus earnings release includes a statement that they raised the Q dividend 7.1% to .4925 (from .48). Looks to me like a 2.6% increase. Am I missing something here? Perhaps the 7.1% (incorrectly) includes a 2nd increase that they may make later this year (as they did in 2016)?? Thanks

Q: After 6 1/2 years I finally sold Verizon as its share price and prospects have been trending downwards.

I hold BCE and T, together worth 7.2% of my portfolio. I usually keep Telcos at around 10% so I am debating whether to add to BCE and T or to consider Rogers or Cogeco to replace V.

- BCE and T have both been on a tear and sporting rich RSI's, but have a notably higher yield than RCI.

- Rogers is up 50% in the last 21 months.

- Cogeco has caught fire after years of treading water.

What's a guy to do?

Thanks!

Kim

Q: I would like to use GRT.UN, CM,ENF,PZA,TD,SMU.UN,T,AX,BCE,AND FC in a retirement income portfolios what do you think. Are there any I should not use.

Jim

Q: hi. im looking to add 3 names to my dividend portfolio. can you rank these names for me for best investment choice for long term play and safety.

Q: hello 5i:
a question of a technical nature. I hold Telus and BCE, not quite full positions. In our area, Telus has just upgraded to the 4G network; yet, I read that both AT&T, and Verizon, are upgrading to 5G networks. Will this put Telus behind the curve, and will shares suffer as a result? Are any of the Canadian companies upgrading to 5G networks, or is this even relevant (ie, they'll play catch-up and it won't matter?)
thanks
Paul L

Q: My son is currently 39 years old and is trying to develop a solid diversified portfolio. All of his holdings are in his RRSP except for some money in a Tangerine International growth fund which is in his TFSA. He has some new funds to add to his holdings. Could you please recommend some companies from your model portfolios that would add more diversification to his portfolio keeping in mind his relatively long investment horizon. As always, thanks for your advice.

Q: Would you please comment on the T's recent downgrade by Morningstar.

I have a position on T and was thinking of switching over to BCE. Is this move advisable?

Regards,
Harry

Q: In a fairly diversified portfolio, I only have 2.5% in the telecom sector. I can either bring BCE up to a full position or buy a half position in Telus. I feel comfortable doing either. What would you recommend?

Q: Hello 5i,
I want to buy two stocks to balance my portfolio which is overweight in Consumer, Financial and Health Care. In my watch list I have the following stocks.
Materials: MX
Industrials: ECI, EIF, KWH.UN
IT: ENGH, SYZ
Telecom: T
Utilities: BEP.UN
Which two stocks (sectors) would you buy at the present time? If (when) there is a correction, which sectors are more likely be on “sale”?
Thanks!

Q: I asked this question yesterday but you did not include Telus in you reply. Could you let me know your opinion of this company.
Thanks

Q: Good morning gentlemen,

Which of these two securities do you believe will provide the highest total return over the next few years? I am inquiring because I have some Extra cash and a 5%. Discount on A&W looks like an enticing buy .

Thx,

KR

Q: Would you please comment on the Telus earnings. Any serious concerns here?

Q: I took this morning's post-earnings weakness as a chance to purchase Telus, which has been on my "to buy" list for a while. There was a one-time contract issue affecting their profit this past quarter, but they seem on pace with respect to wireless subscriptions, low attrition rates, and dividend increase schedule. I purchased it in my RRSP for a 30+ year hold. Good move?

Q: I own BCE and want to add to this sector. My choices are either Shaw or Telus and would ask what your preference would be and why?

Wayne

Q: I would like to initiate a full position in telecoms. Would you prefer Telus, BCE or another name for a full position? Or should I split the full position between 50/50 Telus and BCE? For up to 10 year hold in my TFSA. Thanks